National parks ensure that nature is allowed to develop and evolve as freely as possible without human intervention. Today and tomorrow They are important places for research and offer visitors incomparable experiences of nature, reminding us that we too are inextricably linked to nature.
Short & sweet
- Austrian area: 13.6 km²
- 23,3 km river kilometres per 10 km as the crow flies
- 92% forest, 4% meadow, 1% dry grassland & rock, 3% bodies of water
- 90,7% nature zone
- A large part of the native flora on 0.016% of the area
- Area Austria & Czech Republic: 77 km²
Key facts at a glance
Thayatal & Podyjí National Parks

The Podyjí Národní Park has existed since 1991, followed in 2000 by the official opening of the Austrian Thayatal National Park. Each of the national parks has its own independent administration, but pursues many common goals. And that's a good thing, because nature knows no political boundaries.

Valley of Nature

Austria National Parks
Six national parks - one common voice
"We anchor the Austrian national parks as a common heritage in people's minds and hearts and thus strengthen the desire to live more in touch with nature.”
Austria National Parks"We anchor the Austrian national parks as a common heritage in people's minds and hearts and thus strengthen the desire to live more in touch with nature.”